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NPMA ‘Bug Barometer’ predicts a pest-filled spring

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has issued its spring/summer 2020 "Bug Barometer" semi-annual report which projects regional pest pressures.

Pest control as an essential service not unprecedented

Pest control was deemed an essential service, before the COVID-19 pandemic, during the 1940s, in the midst of World War...

NPMA to host second COVID-19 webinar March 31

The NPMA is offering a free webinar for members and non-members alike on Tuesday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to...

Cool school: Pest Management Canada recap

Andy Linares, Bug Off Pest Control, gives a first-hand account of the annual Pest Management Canada meeting from March 11-13...

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New legislation passes related to COVID-19

The National Pest Management Association reports that the industry has been deemed essential, and breaks down relevant changes to FMLA...

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How to communicate with customers about COVID-19

Pest management companies have been launching new service offerings and posting statements to serve their customers and help protect public...

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How PMPs handle coronavirus/COVID-19 concerns

As the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide climb, pest control companies in the U.S. are putting plans in place...

NPMA to host International PWIPM Leadership Forum

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is hosting the International Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) Leadership Forum.

The NPMA's Legislative Day event encourages members to get involved in regulatory issues. PHOTO: PMP STAFF

Live from Legislative Day 2020

PMPs from across the country visited Washington, D.C., for Legislative Day to meet with state representatives and advocate for the...

Pictured from left are Pat Callahan, Pelsis/B&G Equipment Corp.; Faye Golden, Cook’s Pest Control and Co-chair, PWIPM of Alabama; Bob Plaster, Assistant Commissioner, Alabama Department of Agriculture; Dr. Sonja Thomas, Auburn University-PSEP and Co-chair, PWIPM of Alabama; and Kristiana llies, Auburn University. PHOTO: PWIPM OF ALABAMA

PWIPM of Alabama raises funds, awareness

The Professional Women in Pest Management of Alabama spread awareness and raised funds at the Alabama Pest Control Association Winter...

Educate customers during Termite Awareness Week 2020

The Professional Pest Management Alliance encourages pest management professionals to celebrate Termite Awareness Week, March 8-14.

The annual PWIPM networking breakfast at PestWorld 2019. PHOTO: DANIELLE PESTA/PMP

PWIPM offers local network grants

The Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) Council has offered local networks grants of up to $500 to help support...

At last year’s Legislative Day event, NPMA VP of Public Policy Ashley Amidon moderated a discussion with Rick Santorum, former U.S. Senator (R-Pa.), and Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary. PHOTO: DIANE SOFRANEC/PMP

Advocate for your industry at Legislative Day 2020

Ashley Amidon shares why PMPs should join the National Pest Management Association in Washington, D.C. on March 8-10 for Legislative...

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New WOTUS rule released

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a new Waters of the United States...

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Dan Baldwin talks public health, food safety

PMP Columnist Dan Baldwin shares some thoughts about food safety and why pest management professionals are stewards of public health.